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Published in: Human Resources for Health 1/2013

Open Access 01-12-2013 | Editorial

Right time, right place: improving access to health service through effective retention and distribution of health workers

Authors: Ian Crettenden, Mario Dal Poz, James Buchan

Published in: Human Resources for Health | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

This editorial introduces the 'Right time, Right place: improving access to health service through effective retention and distribution of health workers’ thematic series. This series draws from studies in a range of countries and provides new insights into what can be done to improve access to health through more effective human resources policies, planning and management. The primary focus is on health workforce distribution and retention.
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Metadata
Title
Right time, right place: improving access to health service through effective retention and distribution of health workers
Authors
Ian Crettenden
Mario Dal Poz
James Buchan
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Human Resources for Health / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1478-4491
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1478-4491-11-60

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